Monster 696 seat very uncomfortable

[koko64]

I use an expert custom auto upholsterer who asked that I "ride over for a fitting". He makes the seat fit you and it was worth every cent to have it tailor made. He has all the latest foam and cover tech available, and blends foam types into the design to achieve the result. He took into account my hip/knee/lower back position, my aches and pains and specific build/shape. The difference is huge with no numb bum or sore spots. The guy does show cars and motorcycle seats as a specialty.
If you can find someone that good and are willing to pay the extra then it's worth it. I took a stock seat to him and it was about $300 AUD, but it beat anything I've tried from Sargent, Corbin, etc.
It might be less important when you're young and resilient, but as you age, or if you do big miles, or have sport/work injuries it means a lot.

[Raux]

I found a local boat upholstery shop that shaved my st2 seat added foam in front of passenger to prevent sliding and used my stock cover.... cost $60

[MotoZen]

"wedding tackle ."

I must soon find a way to get this term into a conversation.

[jonnydubbs]

Thanks again for the suggestions guys.  I've made a cushion that is held in place with seatbelt webbing and Velcro and it's made a huge difference. I haven't done a long ride yet but have done about 2 hours and no problems.  I've been given the name of an upholsterer by a friend and will visit him to see what he would do and charge. If too much I'll see if I can add the cushion foam under the original cover myself, with some streamlining of course.

[ducpainter]

Posting photos...

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=109.0

[jonnydubbs]

Thanks ducpainter!

[astevens54]

I can't speak for the DP, but the Corbin is broader and flatter. I am very pleased with my Corbin on my M1200. Can someone tell me if DP's seat is broader and flatter than the stock seat?

[Dochunt]

I just put on the DP seats last week on my M796. I got it because it is the tallest of all the aftermarket seats
They are ok.
They do transmit more of the exhaust heat for some reason.
I think the Sargent seat would have been better

[astevens54]

My M1200 with the Corbin Gunfighter

[StephenC]

I use an expert custom auto upholsterer who asked that I "ride over for a fitting".

Who did you use and where is he based?  I'm fairly happy with my seat but was thinking of upgrading the material.

[garryc]

I had a seat done by Mick at Goulburn NSW and am very happy with it
http://www.mjmcustommotorbikeseats.com.au/

[koko64]

Steve, I'm in Melbourne. My bloke is in Ringwood. The Goulburn guy is closer?

[StephenC]

Thanks

[koko64]

Ah, you're in NSW. Got it.
I reckon ask the bike shops who the best custom seat bloke is in Newcastle. I think its good to get a fitting, so I'd ride over to the guy first so he can see the whole job before dropping the seat off later on.

[StephenC]

I've got a couple of guys lined up.  I'm actually pretty happy with the shape of the seat, I would just be looking for a cosmetic change, to match the new paint scheme I'm planning.  None the less, if there was a motorcycle seat expert I'd use them preferentially, hence the enquiry.